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GX57 FKE

2007 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 16666,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 FKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 101,460 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 101,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,439 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 99,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 99,423 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 99,423 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 98,138 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 98,138 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,067 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 93,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 87,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,438 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 84,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,393 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 76,981 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,254 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 77,250 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,550 miles

slight play osf bottom ball joint. slight play steering rack osf.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?

Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,359
position lamp(s) not working 2,194
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,135
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,384
Headlamp aim too low 1,113
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GX57 FKE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 66,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX57 FKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 166 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX57 FKE registered?

GX57 FKE is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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